Gregory Kolovakos Award

ぐれごりー・ころゔぁこすしょう

Award established by PEN American Center in 1992 to recognize translators, editors, and critics who contributed to the dissemination of Hispanic literature in the English-speaking world, awarded every three years (1992–2004).

TranslationEditingLiterary CriticismHispanic Literature (English Translation)

創設年: 1992
主催: PEN American Center (now PEN America)
カテゴリー: 研究・翻訳・学術
選考方式: Selection
受賞対象: プロ
開催頻度: 年3回
賞のステータス: 終了

説明

The Gregory Kolovakos Award was established in 1992 by PEN American Center (now PEN America) and awarded every three years from 1992 to 2004 to honor U.S. translators, editors, or critics who contributed primarily through Spanish-to-English translations to expanding the English readership of Hispanic literature. The prize is USD 2,000. Targets translations from Hispanic languages and outstanding editing/criticism accounting for cultural differences.

賞品

主賞品: Cash prize (USD $2,000)
賞金: 2,000 USD

選考情報

選考プロセス

段階	審査員	通過率	発表
Candidate Selection (Nomination)	PEN American Center's selection committee (details not publicly disclosed)	—	—
Final Selection and Winner Determination	PEN American Center's selection committee	—	PEN's official announcement (website and press releases)

Candidate Selection (Nomination)

審査員 PEN American Center's selection committee (details not publicly disclosed)

Final Selection and Winner Determination

審査員 PEN American Center's selection committee

発表 PEN's official announcement (website and press releases)

選考基準

Outstanding contribution to the dissemination of Hispanic literature in the English-speaking world
Quality and expertise in translation, editing, and criticism from Spanish (and other Hispanic languages) to English
Ability to understand and convey cultural differences (skill in recreating the richness of the original in English)
Originality, sustained achievements, and influence in the field

応募のヒント

推奨

If nominated as a candidate, clearly demonstrate overall achievements in translation, editing, and criticism (representative works, publications, awards)
For translations, provide original/translated text comparisons or samples and explain handling of cultural nuances
Demonstrate sustained contributions to Hispanic literature and specific examples of its impact in the English-speaking world
Attach letters of recommendation or editor evaluations (if possible)

注意

Do not apply or nominate based solely on one-off translations or minor achievements
Do not submit without explaining translation intent and methods
Do not exaggerate achievements or obscure sources

審査員から

Emphasis on careful handling of cultural differences and efforts to recreate the original's voice and rhythm in English
Desire to see balance in faithful yet readable recreation for English readers, beyond mere literal translation
Evaluation of sustained contributions over years and substantial impact on the field